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http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_Range.html Grab the long 6 inch one, cut to length, glue on be done. Premade, no photoetch to fold, and shipping is fast

Looking good so far! I used the similar rears on Devils Cut, they work great. They give the truck the attitude your cab possess. I like the turbo idea, big and nasty For the frame, take a look at the one I built, using channel instead of tube, might help get the frame ideas rolling. Have you decided on a suspension yet? Pissed off had 1/4 elipticals on the rear, and a custom torsion bar on the front, the tube hidden under the radiator. I always liked the huge axle hanging out front..it's a big truck gotta keep that vibe!! Watch your tranny choice, mine was off the 359, and caused fit issues inside for the tranny tunnel Looking forward to your build, Jeff

Perfectly explained, thanks!! Much simpler than I was making it. Looking forward to the updates

Outstanding work! I have a question about the process. I've dabbled in one piece molds, but never a 2 part. I understandthe layering steps, but where do you pour the resin into the mold ? I don't see the typical pour cavity. Thanks for any help Jeff

Thanks!

Very cool Ryan! The artwork looks fantastic on the model, really been vandalized! Is that a Cranesville mixer lurking in background?

X2!! Very nice

I just returned from unveiling the mixer to the owners of the concrete plant, they loved the model!! Funny cause one noticed I left off the lower wash down hose, my references pics didn't show one. He explained that they're removed during the cold months to prevent freezing, and my pics clearly show several inches of snow on the fenders. I assured him I would add the missing hose!! Really enjoyed talking to them, and watching them point out the tiniest details. We tried to find a truck clean enough to photograph it together, but the newest trucks were on jobs.

Thanks for the comments! There was several times I'm sure to have added a few gray hairs, but the end result was worth it. Tom- I tried really hard to take good pics too...guess I have to work on that...lol Thanks

There's some great building happening here!! Mixer looks awesome Terry Like how the ribs and bolt detail pops under the primer, are you planning to add any plumbing ?

This lil guy..nicknamed a "teacup" by the drivers, gave me a few restless nights. Plastic doesn't like to stay curved this way..it always wants to spring back. I found a CHEAP funnel at autozone, removed a section, and formed the teacup like the chutes. Worked awesome!! This is actualy the resin cast one after returning from having the master cast..another part that maybe available someday.. The discharge chute was CAD drawn by KJ, then 3d printed, the compund curves made this part difficult to form normally. Another key part on any mixer is the water tank, tubing from pvc drain pipe..water hand valves made from small pulleys, and the clear level gage is stretched sprue.I ran a red sharpie down it for the stripe seen in pics The true part of any truck...the chassis..during test fit of the pedestals, air tanks and driveline close up of the transfer case mount.. thanks for looking !

Since this build wasn't posted, I wanted to show a few pics of the project The chutes were started life as normal .020 sheet, emersed in near boiling water, after taping to pvc tube. I had to laminate each section for the over hang. The first stage..under platform , needed a curved end. I tried tons of ideas, then found a measuring spoon that had exactly the shape I wanted!!!! Modeling supplies are everywhere !! Remove the spoon, graft onto plastic chute.and add putty..DONE !! The blue ring will attach the chute to the platform, and act like the drive ring that allows the chute to rotate. Its from a pill bottle..tip from the car builders for tubbing chassis

I'm sure I have a few in progress pics laying around, midway through I accidentally deleted all the wip pics off my phone, but saved quite a few. Should I start a separate post for wip pics, or just add them here?

Very cool, awesome execution

Thanks!

Ryan- amazing detail work !! Certainly looks like the real one! Love the FDM it's sitting on also The rex 770 makes a very attractive mixer too Jeff

Very nice work, the details are excellent.

Close ups of the interior, including the " slump" gauge! LOL The radio handset is hanging just inside the window and the exterior antennas The details.... The chute drive chain was sourced from a 1/12 scale Tamiya motor bike...I ordered just the sprue for this !! best 4 bucks I spent Thanks for looking !

Heres a few under side pics showing the Neway Air ride suspension Jeff

Thanks! The Michelin off road tires were designed by kj Humphreys, then cast by gary wallace. Sorry I didn't mention, the entire Neway Air ride suspension was from Gary, this was the first model it's been on! I'll take a few pics of the underside, . The barrel was 3d printed and resin cast....ya never know , now the possibility of someone building their own mixer could be possible. ..

Justin- thanks ! Im hoping to build a snow plow next, yours was fantastic! JT- your killing me !!! Glad ya like it, something different seems to find its way onto my bench Sean- Yeah, mixers can sure make a mess of a job site..but their a necessary evil ! Someone gotta "pour" the foundation . Glad ya like. it I'm not planing on parting with the model, just showing them how it turned out after all the help they provided Ken- thanks, it took wayyyy longer than expected. but figuring out every part, bracket, and building it properly takes time. Thanks everyone for their comments, it makes the work worth it! I'll take a few close ups later

Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Thanks for all the comments !! This build so much fun , breaking all the normal "rules" and just allowing the model to express its attitude. Part of modeling for me is learning about real trucks, chassis, and such.I ve watched everyone use these skills here everyday, I just borrowed a few Since the bird is cooking, a few quick outside pics were in order. enjoy! Hope I dont get banned for the license plate

Finishing up the build here..time for those sick, smoothy headers! I used silver solder for the headers, rolled over pvc pipe to prevent dings, and mounted in holes pre drilled in the "buzzin dozen". Looking at pics of the "32 Ford, the quintessential and most recognized hot rod ever, I wanted to pay homage to the body mounted pitman, and long drag link. This also kept my headers even on both sides. Tying the headers to the exhaust stacks( KS tubing) , I used another hot rod theme..lake pipe!I The lettering was model RR waterslides, the name you wonder??? What else would a hot rod Pete carry in that tank ?/ lol!! Any questions or comment welcome! Jeff

Great looking cab over! Looks like it's off to a great start Looks like it's Detroit week!